My journey into high-performance leadership coaching began as a personal quest for balance and resolution.

At twenty-four, I took a pivotal step by joining a recovery group to confront and address personal challenges. This initiation marked the beginning of a lifelong commitment to personal growth and understanding. Over the years, I have embraced a diverse array of therapeutic practices, including psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mindfulness, psychodrama, constellation and family systems theory, archetypal psychology, and various group and one-on-one reflective practices.

My dedication to self-improvement and empowering others led me, at twenty-eight, to co-found the UK branch of The Mankind Project, an organization that has since grown into a global phenomenon. The Mankind Project empowers men worldwide to achieve their full potential. I was the youngest person to become a globally certified training leader within the Mankind Project.

In addition to my work with The Mankind Project, I am an associate and certified Mythodrama Practitioner with Olivier Mythodrama, a globally recognized leadership development organization. I am also an internationally certified senior Archetypes at Work coach. Additionally, I am a founding director of the training company Cordis Associates.

My journey has been enriched by the mentorship of remarkable individuals, including my first mentor, who later served in Nelson Mandela's government. I firmly believe that "what's in the way is the way," a principle that guides my coaching philosophy and supports others in creating exciting new futures once only imagined. My professional development has been deeply influenced by my direct engagement with luminaries in the Jungian world, such as James Hillman, Robert Moore, and James Hollis.

Professionally Speaking…

  • John Zamick – Founder and CBO of Distributed Generation Ltd and Smarter Microgrid Ltd, UK

    Mike's approach is grounded in his firm belief that transformational change requires a deep understanding of one's own inner workings and the sometimes unconscious patterns that drive behavior. By working with clients to identify and explore their inner shadows, archetypes, and unconscious patterns, Mike helps them uncover the root causes of their challenges and develop new, more empowering ways of thinking and behaving. Whether you're struggling with addiction, relationship issues, career challenges or simply seeking to deepen your own self-awareness, Mike's expertise and compassionate guidance can help you achieve deep, meaningful transformation and live a more fulfilling life. If you're ready to take the next step in your personal growth journey, I encourage you to reach out to Mike and explore how he can help you.

  • Tom Hopwood - Executive Advice - Housten, Texas, USA

    I have a deep admiration and abiding respect for Michael. Rarely have I ever witnessed an individual so committed to creating a safe yet challenging environment for individual and groups. Michael is a master teacher/mentor. I have benefitted from his knowledge and experiences for over 25 years and still draw on his wisdom and experience today. One can expect to be challenged to break through personal barriers and underlying limited belief systems to create an expanded sense of self awareness and clearly live a more enriching and purpose driven life.

  • John M Gaughan - CEO Insight - Louisiana, USA

    Michael has a unique skill at connecting with people at all levels of life. I have watched him teach to the most complex and then teach and lead the most basics. I have experienced Michael as a man of his word and someone who can be depended on. A rarity these days. Most of all Michael is a man of the world. It does not make any difference what country or culture you are in, Michael has the ability to connect and create the trust needed for the client to accomplish their objectives or resolve their problems. I highly recommend Michael, you will never regret it.

  • Laurence Hillman - CoFounder of Archetypes @ Work, UK

    Exquisite, sharp, clever witty and beautiful.

    Thank you for your extraordinary grasp of the work.

  • Rich Tosi - CoFounder of The Mankind Project, USA

    The most brilliant facilitation I have seen in years.

I offer in-person and online coaching sessions in central London or on Zoom.

What my clients say…

  • Florian S - Austria

    Mike realizes the potential of each human being, and helps them, in a careful and precise way, to step into a new reality. Being with him has always led to expansion for me. I gain insight into myself, and learn how to be much more effective in challenging situations.

  • Sarah Luchas - Coach - Ohio, USA

    I so enjoyed the session you led with me and thought it was like poetry in coaching. I aspire to bring more of that quality forward in the future.

  • Richard M - UK

    Very authentic leader and very insightful. 
Such an impressive facilitator and an education just to watch Mike work.

  • Adam A - UK

    Incredibly sensitive and attuned facilitation from Mike. He allowed me to find my own way forward with the perfect balance of challenge and support.

  • T.B - Spain

    Mike was the strongest of the facilitators in challenging us, pushing us outside of our comfort zones. I am grateful for his humor, his deep knowledge, his care (he seemed to truly care about us), and general facilitation of the training. I would absolutely do another training with him again.

  • P. P – Mexico

    Simply the best !

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